Chapter 42 Celine Is My Sweetheart!
Chapter 42 Celine Is My Sweetheart!
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As he spoke, his eyes narrowed and a playful smirk spread across his lips. “I bet you think your backer Nelson is all–powerful, don’t you? A big shot with connections everywhere. So you’re pretending to comply now but planning to have him get rid of me later?”
Millie’s face flickered with panic, and she hurriedly shook her head. “No, no, it’s not like that!”
A chill ran down her spine. Lucas’s gaze seemed to pierce right through her, stripping away her facade and reaching into her very soul. He had read her mind perfectly.
“Call your backer!” Lucas ordered with an icy edge to his voice.
Millie bit her lip, her face a picture of inner turmoil. She had no idea what this man intended.
Seeing her hesitance, Lucas scoffed and pulled out his own phone. “Never mind, I’ll do it myself. 186…”
He began to dial a number, reciting it out loud as he did. His aim was clear–make Millie comply with promoting Celine’s brand, and he saw no point in wasting.time. Directly confronting Nelson seemed like the quickest route.
Millie’s eyes widened in shock. How does he know Mr. Tucker’s private number?
The call connected, and Lucas’s voice turned to steel. “Nelson!”
In a private estate in Yorkville, a middle–aged man lounged on a luxurious sofa, a glass of red wine in his right hand, surrounded by a bevy of glamorous women.
Hearing the commanding tone, the man frowned slightly and replied in a deep, authoritative voice. “Who is this?”
“Ha, you don’t recognize my voice? Should’ve taken you down in Klaudia,” Lucas chuckled darkly.
man’s confident demeanor shattered instantly. He shot up from the sofa, face pale. Lucas heard the stunned silence followed by the sound of hurried breathing from the other end.
The middle–age
“It’s you, Sir! I’m terribly sorry, I didn’t realize it was you. How can I assist you, Sir?”
Nelson’s voice oozed fear, respect, and trepidation. This formidable figure, with influence across Trisareth, was reduced to subservience in Lucas’s presence.
“Your little actress Millie is negotiating an endorsement deal. She wants Celine at your private party. Is this your idea?” Lucas’s tone was cool.
“Yes, but why-?” Nelson stammered, his confidence faltering further.
“Why? Celine is my sweetheart! Are you planning to mess with her?” Lucas’s voice carried an unmistakable chill.
Nelson felt a cold wave wash over him. His hand shook so violently that he spilled wine all over himself. “What? Celine is your sweetheart? The Celine from Xavier Group?” Nelson’s voice quivered.
“Of course! Who else?” Lucas snapped.
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Cold sweat instantly beaded on Nelson’s forehead. “Sir, I didn’t know! Please, forgive me! I just wanted to be friends with Ms. Xavier, nothing more! I swear, nothing else!”
“Be friends with Celine? You think you qualify?” Lucas sneered.
“No, I don’t! I don’t! Please, don’t be angry!” Nelson’s voice trembled as he groveled, even through the phone.
In his grand estate, the scantily clad women around him watched in stunned silence. Their powerful, unflappable benefactor was reduced to a quivering wreck. Who was he talking to that could incite such fear?
“Fine, ignorance excuses you this time. But you better instruct Millie to comply and endorse for my sweetheart. I won’t bother with you further if you do.” Lucas’s voice carried irritation but also finality.
“Yes! I’ll ensure Millie cooperates fully. And to show my sincerity, from now on, my Riddlemart Corporation will actively collaborate with Xavier Group in every way. The Xaviers will get the lion’s share of any profits. I will leverage all my connections to support their operations in Trisareth.”
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Chapter 43 Spoiled Goods
Chapter 43 Spoiled Goods
